I Ching - The Book Of Changes

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Use this time to further develop your inner strength. Refrain from taking direct action. Be observant. Think carefully. Ponder, contemplate. Consult with those wiser and more knowledgeable than yourself. Avoid extremes. Develop quiet confidence. It is a time for solitude and serenity, time to quietly cultivate and develop the four noble attitudes of firmness, strength, moderation and justice.



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Be perceptive. Avoid errors before they take place. Let your abilities flow naturally. Work with quiet efficiency. Exercise firm self-control in times of stress. Lead by following or appearing to follow. Achieve with just the right amount of effort. Let your work identify you and let it be a labour of love. Success comes through quiet efficiency, loving service, and conscientious devotion to duty.



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Grow, move forward, with measured pace, checking yourself all the way. Observe the situation closely and carefully, seeing all the facets, all possible sources of trouble. Use firm but proper action where necessary. Delegate responsibility and accept help, but not so as to become dependant. Do not overextend yourself. Be sure of yourself, sure of your ground, them move cautiously but surely ahead.



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Stop, look, and listen before you take action. Do one thing at a time or there is a real danger. When faced with confusion, maintain selfcontrol. When faced with a complex situation, realize it cannot be solved quickly or with one simple solution. Forget this and you slip into indecision, inviting your enemies to move in. Adapt to reality, stand by your convictions, but do not be unreasonable or antagonistic. Confusion is not constant. Use peaceful moments to compose yourself so your goal remains clearly in sight. No situation is hopeless. Be sensitive to help, accept it gratefully, and your situation improves.



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Don't take the initiative yourself but join with others. If the situation is impossible, withdraw gracefully. Live according to your means and work hard to merit your future without envying others. If you're wrong, being aggressive will not bring success. For inner peace and contentment, withdraw to yourself, to nature. Strive to be moderate, to "feel the balance" and you will do the right thing. The greater the number of problems, the more there is the opportunity for growth. Enduring happiness means seeing the end to problems, the satisfaction of knowing effective solutions.



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Assuming your cause is just, planning is needed to achieve success. Respect the chain of command; assume those in authority earned and deserve the leadership role. The leader shares in the good and in the bad as one of the group. There is no victory without effective leadership; dissension and differences lead to defeat. Facing odds, withdraw gracefully and thus preserve maximum strength. Facing certain defeat, there is great need for strong leadership thus preserving group identity. Faced with success, share rewards wisely and unselfishly, to each according to his contribution, needs, and abilities, but beware of placing too much power in the wrong hands.



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Be genuine, sincere, like uncarved wood, real and natural. Be yourself. Preserve your integrity, dignity, and honour. Overextend yourself and you lose some of yourself. Be disloyal and you lose your honour. The wise accept those who look to them for help. They do not force themselves on others. They do not deceive nor do they unjustly criticize. They know that unity requires must and mutual respect. Without these qualities there can be no unity. Without these qualities there can be no success.



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Move ahead, but as difficulties come, slow down, be less forceful and more thoughtful. By using moderation you avoid the constant stress which can wear you down and lessen your effectiveness. Rushing blindly ahead for a victory causes continual friction which saps energy. Be flexible, deftly maneuvering with the circumstances, constantly exploring alternatives and weighing the consequences. Stand by your colleagues with friendship and co-operation, for in unity there is great strength. Know that all things reach their peak, then wane. Success, too, comes by degrees, moderately, reaches a peak, and does not last forever.

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Accept your position, however humble, and be content, for now, to be effective in it. Be simple, free, and uncomplicated. Use and develop tact with moderation. Do otherwise and you will fail. Any goal, however unattainable it may seem, can be achieved by tact with moderation. Without, this quality nothing is certain and failures are quite likely. Look back over your own life and you will see that success followed when this quality was put to effective use.

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Do not forget yourself as you succeed in life. Do everything in moderation. Retain your individuality and be realistic as you examine the situation, looking for new opportunities, accepting the risks within reason. You will change, for progress means change, change brought about by your dealing with situations and people. This should make you aware of your personal development. Be friendly to all, regardless of their position or relationship with you. Taking aggressive action may be appealing, but bad times will pass and being belligerent brings even more trouble than before. Accept what is inevitable; try as best you can to calm the situation. Regardless of how it looks to you, know that there is more good at work than evil.

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Undeserving people are succeeding and communication is difficult. Under these circumstances, it's best for you to withdraw and thus retain your integrity and individuality. Your friends will understand. Respect superiors for their position if not for their persons. But use your judgment, not theirs. You could succeed by co-operating with them, but if you do, you will be ashamed of your own deceit. Do your duty where you are as long as you can and do not overstep your authority. Think

about alternatives and prepare for any eventuality. No situation remains for long. Success is limited and happiness is short-lived.

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Extend yourself in genuine friendship and not everyone responds to you in the same manner. There is a limit to friendship and this causes problems. Where there is distrust, there is alienation. Where there is alienation, there is deceit. Stand by your convictions and remain friendly. Others will see that you mean well and more clearly understand your opinions. In time, the relationship will deepen, earlier problems will overcome, and friendship will develop. But realize that even this friendship has limits and will not become universal. Still, be happy that such progress is possible, for it is a step in the right direction.

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Wealth has its mental as well as its physical aspects. Mental wealth is to feel unthreatened. It means your know the dangers of physical wealth and you restrain yourself accordingly. Your oven thoughts and those of your friends will help you continue self-development despite affluence. Do good with your physical wealth; do not use it only for yourself. Keep your passions, in due bounds, be respectful of the law, benevolent towards people, and do all this with sincerity and humility. Do otherwise and people react badly towards you and you will find yourself alone with only your physical wealth.

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Be humble, not aggressive, and there will be little resistance to your aims. Humility is a virtue which you should continually develop. It means you realize that recognition and honours reward your ability but you continue as before. It means you respect superiors and appreciate those who work with and for you. It means that in victory you are considerate to those in the enemy camp. It means that in defeat

you exert self-discipline and cease being aggressive. It means that in any and every situation you lead by example.

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Be tranquil and serene, perceptive to the slightest change and ready for immediate action. Be very careful about the tendency in you to be dependent on others, to indulge in pleasures, and to pursue affluence. Foster co-operation and happiness in others by being yourself, sincere and accepting. People will respond well to this. Progress with the many problems of everyday life should bring satisfaction and spur you on to greater achievements. Indulging in an occasional threat, if kept with reason, will add to your happiness, but don't let it distract you unduly or become a goal in itself.

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Remain true to yourself even though your goals may change. Do not hesitate to associate with those who disagree with you as well as with those with whom you agree. Associate, too, with those less experienced in preference to those more knowledgeable. Meet with better people; avoid the shallow and artificial. Deceitful people will approach you and you have a tendency to depend on them for rewards they can bring. Rise above this. Preserve your integrity. Let excellence be your goal. Excellence and integrity are qualities which bring success and endure long after you have left the scene.

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Solve minor problems now while the solutions are still simple. There are consequences to any major change and you should know and understand them. Honour your parents even though you may disagree with them. Strengthen your position gradually. Move with deliberate speed, but not too quickly or there will be confusion. It is wrong to tolerate backwardness. With help you can reverse the cycle and your

efforts will be appreciated. Remain somewhat aloof from the world and quietly improve yourself. In this way you will make of yourself something which will endure.

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Do what is right despite the opinions of others and you will move ahead. Know that those who do not clearly see the right follow those who do. When power comes to you do not be careless with it but remain perceptive and thoughtful or trouble follows. You will succeed by doing right, having right thoughts, and associating with people who do the same. When you lead, seek out those who are able and give them a free hand. Help those who come to you; they will improve with your assistance.

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Your perception is faulty. You have a tendency to miss the point, to lose sight of the dynamics of the situation, of what's really happening. For others this may not be too serious, but you should know better. You will succeed only if you closely examine the situation, see what's really there, and plan effective action accordingly. People with good judgment and objective perception succeed. When you succeed, help others in your new position. This will help you even more. Be realistic and take a good look at yourself, not so much as an individual who stands alone, but as a person who reacts to and with others. Knowing how and where you fit into society and life is the object.

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When you are punished, realize that punishment was just. The more serious the offense, the greater the punishment. You will still feel humiliated even though you were guilty and justice was served. This is understandable. Daily living is complex and everyone makes mistakes. Resolve to do better, to grow from the experience. If you had been

treated leniently would you have learned anything? If you were judge, would you have been as objective and impartial? React emotionally and evil will grow within you out of all realistic proportion and guilt feelings will continue unabated.

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Resist the tendency to appear what you are not, a false front. Be yourself. Resist the tendency to enjoy material things for their own sake. Enjoy life instead. Resist the tendency to rest on your previous successes, to take yourself and others for granted. Continue growing. You will have to choose between material and non-material growth. Know that there are limits to material growth but there are no limits to inner enlightenment. With inner enlightenment you can be a friend to everyone. You can then become what you should be, and know the whole truth of human relationships.

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Beware of deceitful people who undermine organizations, damage character, and spread evil rumours and ill feeling. Be honest and sincere with them but do not use their methods. It may seem that these people succeed and there is no way to stop them. It will take courage, perseverance, and renewed dedication to better principles. You also need all the help you can get from able people you can trust. There is no easy way out of this situation. You will get little support and the situation will seem hopeless. The negative forces will weaken, however, influenced by what is right and good. Know that evil carries within itself the means of its own destruction. Remain on the side of truth and right and you cannot be destroyed.

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You will have a minor setback, but suffer no great loss. Regain your balance and continue on. Your recovery will be quicker if you developed good self-control. Emulating someone you admire also helps. You have a tendency to do what is practical rather than what is right, to seek immediate gain and forget about the long run. No great harm comes of this but it isn't good for you. You can associate with strangers, but it is your friends who help you be yourself. Realize your shortcomings; don't make excuses. Plunge recklessly ahead and you are in danger of sustaining a great loss.

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A childlike simplicity is a virtue which should be developed. It means doing what is right, because it is right, not for any selfish reason. Material wealth will come anyway. There will be no misfortune, but no serious harm. The real natural you is resilient and strong. Be your natural self and you can do no harm. When misfortune comes, let nature take its course. The situation improves by itself, without the need for any action on your part. Accept reality, whatever fate brings. Oppose this and you stand alone.

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You face very real problems. Get hold of yourself. You think the odds are against you. Do not act too quickly. Quietly gather yourself together and accumulate inner strength. Help will come from others facing the same problems. Danger remains even thought the problems fade away. Remain alert and perceptive. When confronted with great force, disperse it with quick remedies and unique preventive measures. Understanding the source of the problem will enable you to control it. Eliminate problems in this way and move ahead.

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You have a tendency to be selfish, to envy others, to unjustly use others. Nothing good can come from this attitude. There is a great need for able people. Know your strengths and weaknesses and follow the advice and example of one you respect and admire. Realize you cannot succeed alone. Do not hesitate to teach others what you know to be true. Understanding enables you to succeed against odds, thus helping yourself and others.

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Start with a careful study of important issues. Your spirit will be renewed. If, necessary, associate with lesser people to gain insight. Beware of the tendency to be over-confident, to move too quickly, against advice. To do so means more trouble, making the situation more difficult. Rely on your own inner strength and that of others. Do not trust only in those above you, ignoring others, or you will sink deeper into trouble. Do what is right regardless. Trouble will seem to continue, but realize that being right is reward enough and is best for you in the long run.

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If the situations seem hopeless, it is because you have become accustomed to the wrong way of doing things. You are lost. The more you try, the more lost you become. Realize you can't solve problems all at once, but rather by degrees, through creative solutions. Do not take action until the solution makes itself obvious. Do otherwise and problems become more complicated. Be honest, sincere, and direct. No need for flattery, subtle intrigue, or gifts of tribute. Allow ambition to drive you too hard and troubles remain as before. Rather, exert just enough pressure to overcome obstacles. Do not overdo it. If you allow your shortcomings to predominate, you will surely fail.

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The many little frills surrounding a situation confuse you. Look for the central theme, the source, the seed idea, and the solution is easier. Be reasonable. As you grow older you see that life is very fragile. This causes depression. Do not over-react to cure the sadness. To do so is unnatural, not the real you. And as you grow older you see that human nature is vain. This causes cynicism. Re-examine and rededicate yourself to your motives and values. The lesson here is not to be misled by the myriad parts of a problem, but rather to seek out the central theme, its source, its idea, and avoid extremes and excess.

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There is an influencing force at work which is not obvious to you. You, too, exert influence of which you are not fully aware. You cannot influence others by being submissive, by ingratiation, or through sentimentality. It doesn't last. If you lack self-discipline you will be distracted by extraneous details and your influence is therefore dissipated. Try to influence someone when you are not sure of yourself and when you lack confidence and you will not be effective. And if your goal is not important, your influence will be minimal. And if you use only talk to influence others, results will also be minimal.

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To endure, you must be mature. It is not mature to act impulsively or with thoughtless force. Maintain self-control. Be yourself. Otherwise trouble comes from every direction. And good intentions are not enough. Neither are custom and tradition. They help, but to be mature means using good judgement, doing the right thing at the right time. This is especially difficult if you hold high office, because the many pressures of office becloud your vision, sap energy, and cause you continual anxiety.

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You are in a situation much like fighting a rear-guard action, the last to have with the enemy. Withdraw quietly and gracefully. There isn't much choice. To further confuse the matter, there seem to be many experts but see to it that they don't get in the way. Withdraw accepting the reality of the situation, preserving your strength and self-identity, holding firmly to your convictions. Lesser people cannot do this. Timing is vitally important. Move according to careful plan, at just the right time, prepared for any eventuality. To do so requires thorough study of the situation. The need for withdrawal must be so obvious there can be no doubts as to its need.

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Your position is less than you wish despite your abilities. Your enthusiasm exceeds the needs of your present position. Do not be impatient and force your hand. It won't work. In time opportunity will come. Use your enthusiasm now to further develop your strengths and abilities, thus preparing yourself for a better future. If there is trouble, using too much force will bring misfortune. Feel the balance, be moderate and patient, and success will come. Do not lapse into indifference and let your energy wane. Realize your situation but do not lash out. To do so will surely make the situation worse.

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Remain calm when you are passed over for advancement. When you are advanced, it will seem to you that you are unable to communicate effectively with your superiors. Do what is right and you will be rewarded. Move forward and you will get support. Try to take unfair advantage and you will be discovered and exposed. As you succeed, continue with self-discipline and self-restraint. Don't look back with regret at disappointments and failure. Punish wrong-doing but be careful when doing so to strangers.

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There are definite rules for the home. Be too permissive with children and there will be trouble with them later. The wife should perform her duties with quiet devotion, thus ensuring the well being of the family. The government should do the same for the nation. Permissiveness and strictness must be kept in balance, but it is better to err on the side of being too strict than being too permissive. The wife should efficiently manage the household budget thus ensuring the welfare of the family. The government should do the same for the nation. The husband should rule with firmness, strength, moderation and justice, thus preserving the peace and unity of the family. And the government should do the same for the nation.



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When in a crisis, under pressure, you make mistakes. If someone deserts the group, do not seek after him, but let return by himself. If someone infiltrates the group, tolerate, and he will leave by himself. Misunderstanding and poor communication separate people. Friendly, informal chats overcome this and are more effective than formal meetings. When the situation looks hopeless, that is the time to stand by your convictions, true to yourself above all else. Do this and it will end. Find a fellow spirit in the enemy camp, and, together attain the

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You will meet with a serious obstacle. Wait for just the right moment to take action. Carefully study the situation and choose the optimal solution in keeping with your convictions and abilities. Sometimes it is best to withdraw, thus preserving your strength. Sometimes it is best to join with others, thus being stronger as a group. Sometimes it is best to single-handedly attack, thus attracting allies to your side. Sometimes it is best to do nothing, thus knowingly choosing the defensive role.



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When there seem to be no obstacles in your path, pause for a moment. With patient moderation, gradually and meticulously eliminate negative influences and thus improve and strengthen your position. New friends will be better for you. Avoid the tendency to become lost in the spoils of victory. Avoid this so as to achieve greater success in the future. You need to renew your spirit, regain your bearings. Others may disagree, but they will see that this is right for you. You will gain new insight, renewed strength, and you will be able to overcome any obstacle.



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Help superiors, provided your help is well received and no harm can come from it. Serve loyally but not to your own detriment and not if it is undignified or dishonest. Two can have a close relationship, but with three, such closeness is not possible because of rivalry and dissimilar interests. Like interests make for a closer relationship. Free yourself of bad habits and new and better friendships will result. Success will come, with fewer and fewer obstacles, and with less anxiety. Your power and influence will increase and you can dispense them without

fear of their waning. Others will see how genuine and unselfish you are and join with you.

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Your help comes from above. Use it well. Forget previous misfortune. You succeed because your goodness matches and blends with eternal goodness. Learn from your mistakes. When asked to mediate differences, be moderate and just, and you will be trusted. Do what is right with firmness because it is right, without ulterior motive. If you fail you may lose the trust and confidence of others. If you fail it will be because you did not perceive the situation well, and you acted too quickly.

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Act too quickly, without a good plan, without sufficient thought, and you will make mistakes. Be alert, perceptive and no evil can befall you. Take a firm stand, openly, but not too aggressively - the time is not right for it. Be courteous, not antagonistic. You may be misunderstood at first, but this will pass. Resist the wish to use excessive force. When provoked, you tend to lose control. You must be dedicated if you hope to overcome major obstacles. Success is within reach but you cannot achieve it alone. The same problem you now face will appear again in future.

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There is a person of negative influence on the scene. Unless controlled, this will cause more trouble. Prevent the spread of this influence but avoid excessive force. Use kindly moderation. You will consider joining with the opposition, a most serious situation requiring great insight. But conditions will prevent this. Because you do not associate with the majority, they will not support you. Be tolerant and benevolent to those below you. Do not brag or preach to them.

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You should join with others in a unifying spirit. Seek help and you will get it. You will then think more clearly and be happy. There is a force beyond your knowledge which is drawing you and others together. Do not resist it. Good fortune will result. There is no need for pretense or formality between friends. If some stand in your way, go to someone in the center, ally yourself to him and follow him. There will be some embarrassment but it will pass. You will be accepted and entrusted with leadership. You will have good fortune without seeking it. Not everyone understands you and some use your for your influence. Continue doing right and these negative factors fade away. You will ally yourself with one who midjudges you. Saddened by this but resolute, the unifying spirit which you have helped build, will endure.

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There is no obstacle in your path. You are warmly received and your ability, sincerity, and loyalties are obvious. Because there is no resistance, you tend to be overly aggressive. Your success has a spiritual and temporal aspect, coming from above and through the help of friends. Superiors trust you and will reward you. Do not let all this lull you into carelessness and indifference. Proceed carefully and thoughtfully. You will succeed if you are careful, but move blindly ahead and nothing will go right.

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You are not too alert, not perceptive enough, and you will suffer for it. Problems, unforeseen because of your lack of vision, will multiply and confuse you. Everyday problems disturb you. Even when there is some improvement, you remain depressed. You will be helped by someone in

authority who seeks your guidance. Find yourself through quiet contemplation. Confusion will continue, you will be oversensitive, and you will trust in the wrong things. If in a responsible position, help those under you. This may be difficult because of your status. Good intentions will produce good results. There will be obstacles above and below you but the situation will improve. Maintain self-control. Don't let it wear you down. Get hold of yourself, realize your mistakes and your shortcomings, and the improvement will continue.

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You are surrounded by negative influences and you are very much along. It is because you are very much alone. It is because you have neglected your better self and you are wasting your abilities. Your good qualities are not being used, overlooked by your superiors. Your friends look upon this with regret. For a time you will be ineffective, but stop anyway and get a firm grip on yourself. It is worth it. Only the relaxed, natural leader helps and inspires others, really contributes, and is respected and admired for it.

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You are frustrated, but resist the urge to strike back. Wait for the opportune time, and then take firm and decisive action. But only after careful thought and when you have the support of others. Resist the urge to be overly aggressive. Even so, some will complain that you overdid it. In time they will understand. You succeed because of high ideals, inner strength, and moderate use of power. People will see that these and good qualities and support you. When you have achieved major goals, follow through to minor ones, thus completing the cycle of success.

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As negative influences diminish you are able to continue toward your goal. You will be envied for your success, but continue on despite this. In time you will confront problems which overshadow your ability. You will have high ideas but they will be impractical. You will try to do great things when you are not able. You will seek more responsibility with insufficient knowledge. You will fail and you will be embarrassed. Be humble and receptive ad others will help you. Wisdom is yours if you but want it. By being gentle and sincere help will come from above, the source of all goodness.

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Sudden events make you tense but this will pass. A major setback will cost you in material things but you will succeed in another way. In time you will regain what is lost. Anxiety grows from repeated misfortunes. Overcome this by meeting each situation with just enough force, always retaining self-control. Obstacles and problems will continue. Perceive the core of the problem and you can more easily overcome it. The key is moderation. Overdo it and problems deepen. Keep a distance from such a web of anxiety. Some will criticize you for it but you will save yourself from much unnecessary pain.

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Stop and take a good look at yourself and your situation. See what is there, not what you want to see. Study and think about it. Do not be distracted. You cannot help what your superiors do, even if it is wrong, but you are responsible for what you do. Inactivity should not disturb you, for you can use the time to contemplate who and where you are. Be yourself, but rise above selfishness to achieve a selfless serenity. Choose words carefully, speak only when you have something to say, and speak meaningfully, this avoiding embarrassment. Do these things and you will achieve union with the universe.

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Because you are inexperienced your slow but sure progress will be ridiculed. This is painful but is part of effective learning. Selfconfidence comes in time and your work will earn rewards, socially and materially. When you overdo it you create problems. The situation will worsen, presenting real danger, unless and until you realize your strengths and weaknesses and adjust to them. By being humble and receptive problems further diminish. Some deceitful people may stand in your way but you will ultimately triumph, reach your goal, and serve as a worthy example to others.

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Your superiors will trust in you. Choose to remain inconspicuous and work from within. Your dedication and ability will overcome weaknesses in the group. Be realistic; it is better to do some good indirectly in this way than to strive actively and accomplish nothing. Do not compromise your principles. Do not allow your ambition to dull your vision. Do not act only for the sake of appearances, but be genuine in thought and deed. Do this and you will make progress.

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Cooperate with a future leader and you will profit by it. Others will take advantage of this leader and get in your way. Do not take action about this or there will be distrust and resentment. Be sincere and genuine with this leader. These other people will get the attention of the leader and your effectiveness will diminish. Continue doing the best you can. The situation will improve and you will regain your influence. You will be promoted because of your loyalty and ability. But beware, for there is a strong tendency in you to let affluence spoil you, alienating you from your friends and even your family.

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You are not satisfied with your position and you believe in advancing regardless of the cost. This attitude will cause you trouble. Better to be humble and retain your integrity. You will advance, but in doing so you will become antagonist and inconsiderate, and you will lose what you have gained. Inferior people have great ambitions and limited abilities. They are not comfortable because they are not strangers unto themselves. You will succeed again and get the help of influential friends with good contacts. But again you will become antagonist and inconsiderate.

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You are confused. Get a firm grip on yourself. You are being influenced by negative factors which are beyond your knowledge. Search them out, expose them, and they will fade away. You can overdo this analyzing the same factors over and over, again and again, thus neutralizing yourself by inactivity from over-activity. Your successful victory over evil will gain respect and admiration. Continue the good work, checking yourself before and after taking action. Your success may be hampered if you trace back too many problems, for you will then find you do not have the power to eliminate all of them, your energy having being dissipated.

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Because you are serene and content, material possessions and sensual pleasures tempt you. Preserve your dignity and honour. Submit to pleasure at this time and misfortune will follow. Anxiety is caused by the dilemma of having to judge how far to pursue pleasure. It is always better to seek higher pleasures, those which lead to the fully enlightened mind. Guard against the tendency to associate with lesser people who will use your abilities to evil ends. Know that it is often foolish pride which drives people to seek material things and selfish pleasures.

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+80$1 17 7587+ There is little chance of misunderstanding where there is quick response to immediate needs. Be abusive and you alienate people. Be accepting and you attract people. Be moderate and you will have no regrets later. To help others, you must forget yourself. Knowing this is to be truly enlightened. Knowing this, one can rise above personal feelings. In time of crisis, such an attitude is the keystone of progress. Dangers are removed and peace endures.

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Realize the limits of your ability and do not proceed beyond them. It is time now to take action. Wait and it will be too late. Proceed according to careful plan and all is well. Ignore your plan and there is your misfortune. Do not waste time and energy. Understand all sides of a situation and take just the right action at just the right time. Follow the same rules you expect others to follow and they will respect you for it. Overdo the rules and people rebel. Justice should be quick and firm. Even so, some evil will always remain.

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It is time for thoughtful deliberation. You are stable, as ready to face and dispense with problems, as you will ever be. If you engage in intrigue, anxiety will increase within you. State your case firmly and the good effect will spread. Depend on others for your moods and there is insecurity. Your feelings are not then your own and you are no longer your true self. Be humble and receptive and inspiration will come from above. Realize when it comes that it is for you alone to absorb and use. Be careful with words, for there is limit to their effectiveness. Being natural, real, sincere, unifies all.

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Do not take action prematurely. You must be ready, seasoned, with mature judgment, if you are to succeed. Be co-operative, work with whoever is available. Because you ignore warning signs you will overlook dangerous situations and you will be hurt. Act in moderation. Use care and self-control. You cannot succeed without the help of others. And there is no one to help you. You search but in vain. Eventually an experienced person will come to help you and success follows. You pay too much attention to minor details and in doing so cause trouble for yourself and for others.

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You will complete your task just before you are overwhelmed by widespread confusion. Despite your best efforts, your superiors do not seem to confide in you. Be patient, remain loyal, do your best, and their trust will come. When victory comes, there is a need for effective leadership. Lesser men cannot control the situation. Having achieved victory, being pompous or belligerent invites misfortune. When all goes well, evils are easily overlooked. See that you are not complacent. People see what they want to see, but what actually happens is because of the facts. Feelings are facts since they influence what happens.

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You strive to make progress amid confusion. If the time is not right you will suffer a humiliating defeat. Control yourself, and keep your strength ready. When the time for change comes you will not be able to succeed alone. Try and you will fail. The problem you face is a great one and it will influence the future. Great problems require great plans. Concentrate on immediate needs first. Be positive. Your attitude and sincerity will bring help from allies. Victory will come and a new and better future with it. Relax and rejoice, but in moderation. Excess forfeits all gains.